Silkworm Cocoon (IMAGE)

St. John's College, University of Cambridge

Silkworm Cocoon

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The silkworm spins a silk cocoon around itself for protection during metamorphosis. Researchers have found that silk can protect other precious cargos.

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Credit: 2017 Natural Materials Group

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